I chose the last one and connected sucesfully to the internet. It downloaded packages during installation no probs and I EVEN got to browse for a while with Firefox before I restarted my laptop as Lubuntu had updates for me to install. (Note that on the first boot after installation I somehow was plugged in to my Wifi although "Device not ready" was still persistent). I'm not very Linux savy so I hope I'm making myself clear.

After this, the same old problem, Network Manager find both my ethernet and wifi "not ready" and I can't connect or scan for more. The Network Connections Tab somehow still has my homeWifi on it, I suppose the one used during installation.

And you said it should be showing only this two lines (auto lo | iface lo inet loopback) and so I did. I've got two minor questions: Is the source /etc/network.../* line necessary? Should I put it back? Inet is working fine to be honest. And last one, is this tunning with this 'experimental' driver something to be afraid of? I mean if this solution is something reliable.

Finally I can't thank you enough for your help wildmanne39, I've been working hard here for the last few days and I appreciate it. I really do.

Re: Lubuntu 16.10 - Networks issue

if you notice the first line has a #at the beginning of it which means it is a comment or advice to the user so it does not effect the working of your wifi but I leave that line there myself.

I am running 16.04 and if this line source /etc/network/interfaces.d/* is in that file that is new it has never been there before to my knowledge, it is a reference to the source file file so please leave it their.

This file /etc/network/interfaces.d/* has always been in ubuntu just not referenced in that file.

The solution is permanent, however sometime updates break things so if it does come back and start a new thread. Please use thread tools at the top of the page to mark this one solved.

Re: Lubuntu 16.10 - Networks issue

I just saw your edit, there is always a chance that an update can break your wifi but it is not likely, I update every time there is one for security and bug fixes it is important, there not an easy way to roll back an update but it helps if you know what was installed.

Re: Lubuntu 16.10 - Networks issue

Ok I will put that line back on the file and hope for the best . Everything still going strong but I've got a doubt. Now that I've finally got inet, I'm being asked for a lot software updates.

Most of them are Javascript, Webcontent libraries and so on but I noticed a Network Connections update with the following: GObject based client library for NM, library for wireless and mobile dialogs and NM framework. Should I update this? I'm scared that they might dismantle what we've achieved so far. If I end up updating, do I have some option to rollback? Thanks.

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PD: I was just about to edit my previous post with this update thingy just when I noticed your reply. I just wanted to have that as our last chittychat before I marked this SOLVED. Thx!
PD2: Hahaha ok i'll stop editing this is going out of control. I guess I'll update and hope for the best that they don't cause me any more trouble.
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